Lower Quarter Course – Charleston, SC

Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques For Lower Quarter

This two-day course will present the Mulligan approach to manual therapy for the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint as well as for the lower extremity. It will include lecture, patient demonstrations, and lab time to give the participants a thorough and in depth coverage of the Mobilization With Movement approach for the lower quarter. This unique approach to manual therapy was discovered and developed by Brian Mulligan F.N.Z.S.P. (Hon), Dip. M.T. from Wellington, New Zealand. This simple yet effective manual approach addresses musculoskeletal disorders with pain free manual joint “repositioning” techniques for restoration of function and abolition of pain.

Learning Objectives

 By the end of the course the participant will be able to accurately:

• •  List 3 key components of Mobilization With Movement for the treatment of lower quarter.
  •  Demonstrate 3 ankle MWM techniques for ankle ROM impairment.
  •  Demonstrate 2 knee MWM techniques for ROM impairment.
  •  Demonstrate 3 hip MWM techniques for ROM impairment.
  •  List 2 indications for ankle and knee taping procedures to reinforce MWM techniques.
  •  Demonstrate 3 key variables that may need to be modified for pain-free effective MWM of the lower extremity, SI jt and lumbar spine.
  •  Demonstrate 3 manual techniques for the alleviation straight leg raise pain.
  •  Demonstrate 2 manual techniques for the alleviation of SI jt pain.
  •  Demonstrate central and unilateral manual SNAG techniques for the pain-free improvement of lumbar ROM.
  •  Cite at least 2 RCT studies that support ankle sprain MWM and taping.
  •  Cite at least 1 RCT studies that support the MWM approach to dorsiflexion loss of the ankle.
  • integrate a combined proximal fibula AP MWM WITH a distal fibula AP MWM technique while the patient performs a squatting activity pain-free.

Outline

Two Day Course 8:00AM – 4:00PM both days (13 hours)(BOC ATC CEU Provider P3566)

Instruction in the MWM concept with lecture, demonstration and lab practice

DAY 1:

8:00-9:00    Introduction, Case reports, theory and pre test

9:00-10:00  Toes/Feet demo & lab: 1st MCP, metatarsals, tarsals, plantar fasciitis & taping techniques

10:00-10:15  Morning Break

10:15-10:30  Ankle Lecture: literature evidence for eval and rx of ankle sprain and dorsiflexion

10:30-12:00  Ankle demo & lab practice: talocrural, distal tib/fib jt, DF, PF, ankle sprains & taping

12:00-1:00    Lunch

1:00-2:30      Knee demo & lab: Belt & IR MWMs, Squeeze tech for meniscus, proximal tib/fib, & taping

2:30-2:45     Afternoon Break

2:45-4:00     Hip demonstration and lab practice: flexion, extension, rotation non-weight bearing techniques

Day 2

8:00-9:00     Hip demonstration and lab practice: weight bearing techniques

9:00-10:00   Lumbar demo & lab practice: SNAGs for flexion, extension, side bending & rotation.

10:00-10:15  Morning Break

10:15-12:00  Lumbar demo & lab practice: self SNAGs, SLR techs, SNAGS with SLR, HEP

12:00-1:00   Lunch

1:00-2:30     SI jt demo & lab practice: ilium & sacral techniques, wt bearing / non wt bearing, taping & HEP.

2:30-2:45     Afternoon Break

2:45-3:30    Thoracic demo & lab practice: SNAGs for rotation, flexion, SB, ext, belt traction, HEP

3:30-4:00    Practical Review session. Post course test.

Wear loose, comfortable lab clothes. Bring mobilization belts, mobilization pads, if available.

Suggested Reading

The recommended texts for the course are:

The Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy: Textbook of techniques by Hing, Hall, Rivett, Vicenzino and Mulligan, 2015. (Get 10% off by entering PROMOTIONAL CODE: BAL6E70486 at checkout !! )

AND:

Manual Therapy ‘NAGs’, ‘SNAGs’, ‘MWMs’ etc. 6^th edition, by Brian R. Mulligan, 2010.

Brian Folk – PT, MCTA, FAAOMPT

Brian Folk  – PT, MCTA, FAAOMPT
Mr. Folk graduated with “great distinction” from the Physical Therapy Program at California State University, Long Beach in 1987. He first became acquainted with Brian Mulligan in 1996 and has assisted Mr. Mulligan on courses since 1998. He received full accreditation as an instructor in the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association in 2001. He is currently the Secretary of the International Mulligan Concept Teachers Association as well as Chairman of the North American MCTA Certified Mulligan Practitioner Examination Committee.

He is a graduate of the Kaiser Permanente Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship and has previously served as an adjunct instructor in the Fellowship program. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists. He has worked in outpatient orthopedic clinics since 1988 and currently works as an outpatient Clinical Specialist at Kaiser Permanente in San Marcos California. Publication by Mr. Folk: “Traumatic thumb injury management using mobilization with movement”. Manual Therapy 6(3): 178-182. August 2001.

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Student Reviews & Testimonials

“Brian was absolutely excellent…. energetic, funny, hilarious, clear, easy to follow, great techniques… a great balance of informative, knowledgeable and fun. Really great guy who clearly loves what he does because he’s so good at it”.

“Honestly, most enjoyable con-ed I’ve attended to date….very clear, helpful, dynamic, thorough and funny….. maintained the interest in the class. Did not let it get boring”.

“Proved the technique was effective practically and by supporting it with evidence and research articles…. very relevant and gave many clinical pearls”.

“Well versed in the subject material….One of the best courses I’ve taken. I became a better clinician and look forward to using the new material in practice. Thank you!”